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Top Stories Bishop flags softening on Assad, warns of 'diabolical' alternative Australia is considering softening its opposition to the Assad regime in Syria, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says, adding a political solution needs to be found to solve the country's deadly conflict as Russia intensifies its involvement. Woman claiming to be hit by Fremantle fan says she had to protect her children A woman at the centre of the assault in the stands during the Fremantle-Hawthorn AFL finals clash at Subiaco Oval says she had to stand up to her assailant to protect her children. UN human rights investigator delays Australian visit, cites Border Force Act The United Nations special rapporteur on human rights of migrants postpones a planned trip to Australia, claiming the Government's immigration legislation does not allow him to carry out his job. Police examine car in search for missing boy William Tyrrell Police on the NSW mid-north coast examine a white station wagon as part of the investigation into the disappearance of William Tyrrell. Three men charged with murder of missing Melbourne mother Three men appear in court charged with the murder of a Melbourne woman who disappeared a month ago. Saudi authorities blamed after Hajj stampede kills 717 Authorities in Saudi Arabia are blamed for the stampede at the Hajj pilgrimage which killed more than 700 people, with Iranian authorities holding anti-Saudi protests over the handling of the event. Two Monash University students die in New Zealand kayaking accident, police say Two kayakers who died on New Zealand's Lake Tekapo on Friday were students at Monash University in Melbourne, local police say. Sleep apnoea cases climb, as experts warn all ages can be affected Rising obesity rates and an aging population are being blamed for a jump in people being diagnosed with sleep apnoea. Brisbane teenager calls on Malcolm Turnbull to take $1 salary A petition started by a Brisbane high school student calling on the Prime Minister to consider drastically reducing his salary or donating it to charity gathers more than 1,800 signatures. Release of captive bred Tasmania devils hailed as turning point in fight against disease Scientists hail the release of the first immunised, captive-bred Tasmanian devils into the wild as a turning point in the fight against the disease which threatens to wipe them out. Man appears in court charged over fatal mini-motorbike accident A man appears in court charged over a mini-motorcycle crash in Melbourne's south in which a mother of two was fatally injured. Outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter to face Swiss criminal probe Swiss prosecutors open a criminal investigation into Sepp Blatter, the outgoing head of FIFA, on suspicion of criminal mismanagement and misappropriation, the country's attorney-general's office says. Australian designers dazzle at 'Lady Gaga on steroids' fashion show Eight Australian designers make the finals at this year's World of WearableArt competition in Wellington, New Zealand, with three awarded first place in their respective categories. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Domestic violence package: A great start, but it will only get us so far By Fiona McCormack and Prue Cameron Morrison says spending, not revenue, is the problem - sound familiar? By Matt Grudnoff Domestic violence package: Safety at home is important, but women must also be able to leave By Catherine Gander Turnbull should put inequality on the agenda alongside growth By Mike Steketee Just In Bennett won't let possible Hodges ban be a distraction September 26, 2015 - 3:53 pm US-trained Syria rebels gave ammo, equipment to Al Qaeda group: Pentagon September 26, 2015 - 3:44 pm Actor George Lazenby tells of Bond regrets at Goulburn pop culture fest September 26, 2015 - 3:38 pm World • US-trained Syria rebels gave ammo, equipment to Al Qaeda group: Pentagon • New Volkswagen chief to 'win back trust' after emissions cheating scandal • US house speaker John Boehner to quit Congress Business • Is the US government heading for another shut down? • Australian Silicon Valley? 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